Auckland ready to celebrate World Champion Black Ferns

Auckland is ready to celebrate with the Black Ferns for their 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup success with a free public event at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau tomorrow.

Doors open to fans at 10am, and the Black Ferns will arrive at 10.45am. The event commences from 11am and the team will stay on until 1pm to meet and mingle with fans and reflect on their World Cup journey.

Upon arrival, the team will be greeted by family and friends before proceeding into the Vodafone Events Centre with a guard of honour, formed by pupils from neighbouring primary schools.

Fans can enjoy fun activities before and after the formal celebration programme, as well as meet and greet the players.

The Black Ferns are the most successful women's rugby team, having won the title in 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2017.

Jenny-May Clarkson is the day’s MC.

Event details

• The Black Ferns Celebration will take place at the Vodafone Events Centre from 11am–1pm